Blue Run Spirits Announces Flight Series II
Blue Run Spirits has announced the Flight Series II, a six whiskey micro batch collection of Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon Whiskey.
Blue Run considers a micro batch to consist of at least two, but no more than five, barrels. Each of the six “Flights” in this release consists of between three to four barrels of Blue Run’s flagship High Rye Bourbon blended by Head of Whiskey Development and Innovation Shaylyn Gammon. The contract distilleries include Castle & Key, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and another undisclosed facility. All barrels featured a #4 alligator char and were aged, for a time, in non-temperature-controlled warehouses in Bardstown.
The Flights in this series include:
#1 Biscayne Breeze
Three barrel blend yielding 690 bottles at 57.05% ABV/114.1 proof.
On the nose, Biscayne Breeze opens with roasted cashews, candied Maraschino cherry and dark caramel. Warm cinnamon roll and dark fruits (plums and blackberries) greet the tastebuds, followed by a long finish of weathered oak, baking spice and vanilla. Biscayne Breeze is an exceptional example of traditional fruit notes.
#2 Joshua Tree Sunrise
Three barrel blend yielding 672 bottles at 58.5% ABV/117 proof (barrel proof).
With Joshua Tree Sunrise, the first impression is an aroma of butterscotch – warm chewy butterscotch for days. That is echoed in the taste, with spice-forward butterscotch, dry baking spices and warm rye bread with wildflower honey. A fine finish follows of leather and oak. This blend has the most opposite nose/palate combo and goes from rich and sweet on the nose, to bold and spicy on the palate.
#3 Miami Sunset
Four barrel blend yielding 900 bottles at 57.5% ABV/115 proof.
Miami Sunset arrives with creamy oatmeal, almond, French vanilla and a light dusting of cinnamon. On the tongue, find white chocolate, toasted almonds and nougat, with fresh cracked black pepper on the tail end of the palate that dissipates quickly. The finish heralds lightly weathered oak and concentrated vanilla. Some will find the rich brown notes remind them of a candy bar with caramel, peanuts and almond nougat, with subtle but supportive spice.
#4 Santa Monica Pier
Four barrel blend yielding 672 bottles at 57.55% ABV/115.1 proof.
The nose of Santa Monica Pier hints at butter pecan, pistachio ice cream and warm waffle cone. From there comes the flavor of rich vanilla, white pepper, and ripe figs, finishing strong with cinnamon dusted walnuts. Santa Monica Pier will remind you of a dessert at a fancy restaurant, made with ingredients that you’d never suspect could come together so well, but when presented in the right ratios, work magically.
#5 Tahoe Powder
Three barrel blend yielding 636 bottles at 58% ABV/116 proof (barrel proof).
Like a crackling fire after hitting the slopes, Tahoe Powder envelopes the senses with warm spiced wine, dark cherries, heavy cream, and citrus peel on the nose. This is followed by buttered toasted rye bread, worn leather, and sweet pipe tobacco on the tongue. With the finish, look for slight floral notes, clean and short, following the bold initial spice. A perfect pairing for a mild, mid-gauge cigar or a pipe.
#6 Yosemite Pine
Three barrel blend yielding 636 bottles at 58.3% ABV/116.6 proof (barrel proof).
Yosemite Pine is the lightest of the Flight Series II blends. On the nose, it delivers a crisp, sweet and mildly floral bouquet with essence of fresh honeydew melon and ripe orange. That orange is echoed in the flavor with orange marmalade pastry, which closes with a dried unroasted coconut finish.
For this release, Blue Run’s signature butterfly medallion on the Flight Series II bottle is Blue Pearlized, with the shiny blue tint appearing when the light hits it just right.
The Blue Run Flight Series II is now available at retailers in select states for a suggested retail price of $119.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Source: Blue Run Spirits.